Sun Sep 15 02:46:20 UTC 2024: ## UCLA Crushed by Indiana in Embarrassing Home Loss, Raising Concerns About Foster’s Debut Season

**Pasadena, CA** – The UCLA Bruins suffered a humiliating 42-13 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in their home opener at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, raising serious concerns about the team’s direction under new head coach DeShaun Foster.

The Bruins were thoroughly outplayed in all facets of the game, with Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke throwing for 307 yards and four touchdowns. UCLA’s offense struggled mightily, managing only one touchdown in the entire game and losing two turnovers.

“You can’t make any excuses,” Foster admitted after the game. “We lined up and got beat.”

The loss follows a disappointing season opener against Hawaii, where the Bruins rallied for a win only after a poor first half performance. The bye week seemed to do little to improve the team’s weaknesses, as they looked worse against a more formidable opponent in Indiana.

The Bruins face a daunting schedule ahead, with upcoming games against LSU, Oregon, and Penn State. They are likely to be underdogs in all three contests, adding to the pressure on Foster and his coaching staff.

Foster, a former UCLA running back, inherited a team that had struggled under previous coach Chip Kelly. He has sought to inject a new energy into the program, but the early returns are concerning. His offense, led by offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, has failed to generate consistent scoring.

The Bruins’ next challenge comes against the Louisiana State Tigers, a team that is widely expected to be a top contender in the SEC. With a growing sense of unease among the fan base, Foster will need to find a way to quickly turn things around if he wants to avoid a disastrous season.

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